Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer each picked 23 of 32 second-round games correctly. One point is awarded in our contest for each Round of 64 game accurately predicted.

Lansing Police Chief Teresa Szymanski is right on the trio's heels with 22 points. Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III and Attorney General Bill Schuette are tied for last place with 20 points.

Tied for first place: Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer, all with 23 points

Second place: Lansing Police Chief Teresa Szymanksi, 22 points

Tied for last place: Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III and Attorney General Bill Schuette, with 20 points

Although the former governor is tied for the lead, Granholm is already at a distinct disadvantage as Wisconsin, one of her Final Four picks, has been eliminated. All five other participants still have each of their Final Four picks alive.

The stakes increase beginning Saturday, when third round games yield two points per correct pick.

Take a look through each of our six contestants' bracket in the photo gallery above. Check back Monday for updated standings.